Vera V.J. Mahoney

Vera Mahoney Obituary

Mrs. Vera Vanessa Jones Mahoney died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at MCV/VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Va.

She was born in Dinwiddie County, Va. Vanessa attended Dinwiddie County Schools, where she graduated in 1971. She was known by those who loved her as Vanessa.

Vanessa dedicated her life to Jehovah in 1968 and served faithfully until her death. She was a regular pioneer for many years serving Jehovah. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

She was the owner and administrator of Jones Home for Adults Annex in Petersburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her devoted father, Frank Douglas Jones Sr., and her half-sister, Connie McGill.

Vanessa is survived by her husband, Gleyon Mahoney; son, Christopher Mahoney; mother, Mary Jones; sister, Sandra Neverson; half-sister, Arnita Jones. She is also survived by brothers, Antonio Jones (Roma), Frank Jones Jr. (Delzenia) and Laval Jones (Cynthia); uncles, William Freeman, Elmer Freeman and Spencer Dickerson; aunts, Helen Washington, Roberta Hicks, Annie Mae Batts, Delphine Johnson, Irene Johnson, Alice Freeman, Juanita Dickerson and Irene Freeman; mother-in-law, Geneva Matthews; and stepfather-in-law, Lloyd Matthews. Vanessa is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, among them are Delores Beverly, Linda Haskins, Melvin Haskins, Jean Harrison, Walter Harrison, Jennifer Ayenson, Kenneth Beverly, Elizabeth Davis and many, many more.

A memorial service will be held noon, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 575 Old Wagner Road, Petersburg, Va.

The family may be contacted by calling Gleyon Mahoney or Christopher Mahoney at (804) 451-8082, (804) 861-3090 or (804) 957-6669.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Dec. 18 to Dec. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Vera Mahoney

13 Entries

December 24, 2009

Chris,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God bring you words of comfort during this difficult time for you and your family. God bless.

Sherri Williams, PHS c/o '96

Kimberly Walton

December 24, 2009

To Frank and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

James O.Haskins Jr. & Family

December 23, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

LAVERNE BATTS-JOHNSON

December 23, 2009

TO MRS. MARY JONES AND FAMILY

WE ARE SORRY TO LEARN ABOUT THE PASSING OF OUR BELOVED HOMEGIRL VANESSA. YOU CAN REST ASSURE THAT SHE IS WITH GOD IN HIS HEAVENLY HOME WITH HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE. YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS DURING THIS TIME OF THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED VANESSA AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU.

WITH OUR LOVE
THELMA, JACKIE, LARRY, AND LAVERNE BATTS

Natasha (Spratley) Perkerson

December 23, 2009

To Chris & Family,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. You are in my prayers.

Nancy Robinson

December 22, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your family member and our dear sister. We will greately miss her at the Kingdom Hall, but we know that this is only temporary. May Jehovah continue to bless and keep you during your time of sorrow and bereavement.

Sisters Hattie Pritchett, Mary Walker, Iretha Lewis, and Nancy Robinson

William&Bobbie Roudette

December 22, 2009

To Sis Jones, Family and Chris:
We are so sorry to hear of Vanessa's death but we as Witnesses of Jehovah know this only temporary. Isa 35:5,6 Her death is our loss too so we share
your grief and sorrow, May Jehovah keep
you in his thoughts as we will in our
Prayers. Bro.& Sis Roudette

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Janice Yates Bennett

December 21, 2009

Gleyon and Family:
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. This week I kept thinking about the fun times that we had and the laughter we all shared. It was years ago, but those times still make me smile. I hope that you too, can find some comfort in the wonderful memories and in knowing that so many care. Love you dearly.

Diane &Butch Winfield White

December 21, 2009

To the Jones and Mahoney family,We are so sorry to head of Vanessa passing. I remmember those days we were waiting at the bus stop together, those were the fun days and she always had a lovely smile and great personality.I will keep you in my prayers.

Welford, Carol and Betty King

December 21, 2009

Gleyon and Chris,

We are deeply saddened to learn of Vanessa's passing. I honestly can't imagine your loss. I recall older times when we shared the gifts of youth and laughter and look confidently forward to the days when we all can share those wonderful times together again. Who could forget such a beautiful smile?

Rest assured that Jehovah knows your sorrow and pain and will be there for you both. Talk to him, he cares and wants to comfort. He promises he will give you the strength you need to endure. Isa. 41:10, 13. We'll be in touch. You are in our prayers.

SHANIKA LEE-MASSEY

December 19, 2009

AS A FAMILY WE MUST ALL BE THERE FOR ONE ANOTHER IN THE TIME OF NEED AND JUST AT ANYTIME AS WELL. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH EVERYONE AT THIS TIME. I KNOW I WILL SEE YOU ALL SOMETIME THIS WEEK.

Charles Tucker

December 18, 2009

Gleyon we will keep you in our prayers at this difficult time. Faith and prayer will get you through.
Charles&Carol Tucker, Chesterfield, Va.

Carol Perry-Square

December 18, 2009

To The Jones and The Mahoney Family, Vanessa will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can assisst you with.

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